1. CURRICULUMVITAE
FOR
SHUMBA MEMORY TAFARA
E-mail:memstafs@gmail.com
Address: 41 Maidenheadlane,Borrowdale, Hre .Cell:+263774 796 062/ 0713 778 786
PERSONAL PROFILE
Date of Birth : 7 October 1991
Sex : Male
I.D Number : 63-1466639 F 03
Nationality : Zimbabwean
Marital Status : Single
Religion : Christianity
Languages : English and Shona
Other : Drivers Licence and Passport
ACHIEVEMENTS .
AT PARKDALE MEATS AND LIVESTOCK (2012)
 Introduced the computerized inventory keeping system that was used to detect where
meat mass discrepancies would be.
 was promoted to be in the management team that was in the main decision making
 Came up with a five year marketing strategic plan that would see the company expanding
and have more than five branches: the plan was approved and another branch was opened
in Waterfalls.
 Had an opportunity to meet ZB bank managers, Koala Park directors and Montana Meats
directors to discuss the strategies of expanding.
AT INTERCAPE PATHFINDER (2013)
 Was trained and taught how to use the SAP software by 23rd Centuries Private Limited so
that we could put it into use at Pathfinder.
 Was a student at attachment, but after three months was promoted to be a supervisor for
all five (5) branch/terminal clerks of the company.
 the company gave me an opportunity to attend seminars of some famous motivational
speakers- Douglas Mamvura and Milton Kamwendo with the aim of developing and

2. instilling confidence in me that big decisions can also be masterminded by young people
in big organizations (Oasis Hotel-2013).
 Brought the Belina Payroll Software into operation for the easy calculation of salaries,
NSSA payments, medical aid subscriptions and other related human resources payments.
 Met with various creditors for instance CBZ and City Council Fathers of Harare to
discuss payment plans for the huge debts the company had and reduced the company’s
leverage/ debt ratio by almost 50% in twelve (12) months.
 Increased and approved many travel agents to be accredited agents of Pathfinder, for
instance Hungwe Travel and Chicken Slice.
 wrote a book of terms and conditions of coach tickets that is up until now used in the
event of any disagreements with customers.
AT MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY (2011-2014)
 Took over the chairmanship of the Accounting Society of Midlands State University in
March 2014.
 Was trained and taught the basics of Pastel Accounting Software
 Was elected in the University’s Students Disciplinary committee in the Faculty of
Commerce (2012-2014).
 Attended ACCA and Chartered Accountants Academy (CAA) presentations which were
held at Midlands State University with the aim of gaining knowledge of what exactly the
accounting profession is (2014).
 Was the class representative who went to HICC (Harare) to attend the Certified Public
Auditors seminar in 2014.
AT QUEST PAINTS (2015-2016)
 Was trained how to mix different pigments and or colours of paints so as to come up with
the required colour.
 Gained the knowledge of names of many hardware products through interaction with
painters, construction contractors and builders.
 Attended customer care forums that developed me on how to handle clients.
 Was taught the advanced Microsoft Excel Software techniques

3. EXPERIENCE
1. Pathfinder Luxury Coaches
Position: Accounting Clerk -Attachment
Period: January 2013- February 2014
Responsibilities
 preparation of bank reconciliation statements
 making payments to creditors by using Real Time Gross Settlements (RTGS)
 monitoring the Pathfinder Online Ticket Booking System (POTBS)
 authorization of all ticket cancellations
 responsible for receiving and checking for all ticket proceeds and commission to and
from authorized travel agents
 assist in the preparation of the salary schedule using the Belina Payroll Software
 assist in the preparation of the company`s weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly financial
reports with the application of the recent IFRS`s and IAS`s
 assist in the preparation of financial reports for the purposes of tax remittance
 monitoring of all credit cards payments i.e. (Master Card, VISA, Ecocash and
ZimSwitch)
 making sure that all damaged coaches have received their insurance claims from the
insurance company.
 calculation of depreciation of the company assets
 evaluation and approving of all coach hires
 generation and sending of invoices to the company`s debtors
 evaluation of the profitable or loss generating coach routes and recommend the most
profitable routes to the management
 maintaining the company`s main ledger accounts
 cash safe management
 working with the IT department in the development of modern customer oriented ticket
booking systems
 making sure that the company`s short term and long term loans repayments are paid
timeously
 preparation and management of budgets and variance analysis thereof
2. Ruby Auctions and Parkdale Meats
Position: Assistant Accounts Clerk- part time
Period: May 2011- December 2012

4. Responsibilities
 Assisting in the calculation of storage charges for all overstaying motor vehicles and
other household goods.
 Waiving of storage charges for all goods whose charges are above their cost value
 preparation of bank reconciliation statements
 making payments to creditors through using Real Time Gross Settlements (RTGS)
 recommending to the management to sell client`s goods whose debt are declared
irrecoverable
 calculation of the auctioneer`s commission, VAT and the principal`s remittance
amount
 assist in maintaining of the company`s main ledger accounts
 recalculation of the company`s total meat sales per day
 inspecting the quantities of meat purchased and the amount paid thereof
 sending of debtors` and creditors` circularization letters to confirm balances
 stock taking of meat, mince, sausages and other products
 checking the accuracy of figures posted from subsidiary ledgers to the main accounts
 observing any losses in the processes of sausage and mince production processes
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
ORDINARY LEVEL – MAVOROVONDO HIGH SCHOOL (2005-2008)
Nine (9) Ordinary Level distinctions including Mathematics and English
ADVANCED LEVEL – PRESBYTERIAN HIGH SCHOOL (2009-2010)
Four (4) Advanced Level Passes (Accounting, Mathematics, Business Studies and
Geography)
SUBSIDIARY ADVANCED LEVEL (2009-2010)
One (1) Advanced Subsidiary Level Pass - English and Communication Skills
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS - MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE ACCOUNTING HONOURS DEGREE (CLASS: 2.1)-
Nov 2014
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Class 4 Drivers` licence and Passport

5. CARRIER OBJECTIVES
A young, vibrant individual who is motivated by the need for achievement and has a passion to
be always acquainted with all IFRS’s and IAS’s
To work for a progressive, oriented organization that presents challenges to its employees and
accords employees opportunities for personal growth.
ATTRIBUTES
A self-motivated, analytical, energetic and innovative young man who has a sense of mission
and able to work in teams and effectively communicates at all levels.
Ability to work productively and maintain effective working relationships with people of
different nationalities, cultural backgrounds through good interpersonal skills and good public
relations.
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
Playing soccer, watching soccer, fishing, swimming and researching
Reading the bible and business news and watching Christian channels
The Administrator (Mr. T.Matombo) The General Manager (Mr E. Zihonye)
Pathfinder Luxury Coaches Parkdale Meats and Livestock
115 Nelson Mandela Av. Lot 1 of 16
Harare Waterfalls
Cell: +263772 492 820/ +263778 888 881 Harare
E-mail: tafadzwam@pathfinderlx.com Cell:+263774349436
The Chairperson (Mr. P. Mvura) The Administrator (Rose)
Midlands State University Ruby Auctions
Department of Accounting 198 Erith Road
Private Bag 9055 Willovale
Gweru Harare
Tel: +263(54) 227411
E-mail: mvurap@msu.ac.zw
REFEREES